Diversity, equity and inclusion

HCA Healthcare is committed to providing equitable access to high-quality care for our patients, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our colleagues, and cultivating and sustaining relationships with suppliers and community partners that broaden our reach and deepen our understanding in the communities we serve. Below, please find more information about our commitments and actions to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization.

Executive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council – Sponsored by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sam Hazen, and comprised of executive leaders, this cross-functional council leads diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across HCA Healthcare and advises on strategic decisions as we work toward our objectives.

Division DEI Councils – The organizational design of HCA Healthcare places our sites of care under the leadership of division teams who oversee geographical markets within the organization. Established in all divisions, our division DEI councils are comprised of division leaders and facility representatives to support the deployment of key DEI strategies and programs across the enterprise.

Division DEI Leaders – In addition to our corporate-based DEI department, led by Chief Diversity Officer, Sherri Neal, we have established division DEI leaders to help execute on HCA Healthcare's commitment to DEI at the local level. These roles provide local leadership and direction in developing, implementing and managing strategic DEI initiatives.

Our focus on patients includes health equity, access to services, web accessibility, pastoral care and chaplaincy. We strive to ensure that all patients have access to high-quality, culturally competent care. We operationalize this commitment through standardized education, dedicated access to services leaders and professional development of our colleagues.

HCA Healthcare Health Equity Council and Patient Advisory Group – Led by Dr. Mike Cuffe, chief clinical officer and EVP; Dr. Sammie Mosier, chief nurse executive and SVP; and Sherri Neal, chief diversity officer, these groups analyze data related to patient outcomes, explore opportunities to address disparities within the walls of our hospitals, and pursue partnerships with outside organizations to address HCA Healthcare is committed to providing equitable access to high-quality care for our patients, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our colleagues, and cultivating and sustaining relationships with suppliers and community partners that broaden our reach and deepen our understanding in the communities we serve. Below, please find more information about our commitments and actions to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion inequities in areas such as maternal health, cardiovascular outcomes and cancer screenings for communities of color. We have long-standing partnerships with several national organizations to improve health equity in our communities, including March of Dimes, Johnson & Johnson and the American Heart Association.